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RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... - 9/22/2012 3:13:07 PM   
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ya, I know Drycab. Who is everyone else??!


Musedir's post above with the open and close image tags without an actual image? That is me.

I do show in some pics. Usually as a back of head or unsightly waist. This by design.

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... - 9/22/2012 3:29:29 PM   
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After this weekend I am going to be forced to reevaluate my entire notion of wines.

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... - 9/22/2012 5:25:12 PM   
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One would think they were having dinner.

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... - 9/22/2012 7:51:12 PM   
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Terribly quiet in Charleston.

One would think they were having dinner.

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Can you say, "under the table"?

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... - 9/22/2012 7:54:17 PM   
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Status: offline 		Dinner is done and the reprobates have scattered to the four winds.

Or their beds. One of those.

Spectacular evening. Wines only outshone by the company. Too tired to give details this moment, though I suspect the resident scribes and historians will be recounting the tale very soon.

On behalf of we who benefitted, our mutual heartfelt thanks to S1 and Mrs. S1 for their efforts and hospitality. Truly, to quote James Buffett, "It was a pleasure and a helluvan evening."

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... - 9/23/2012 3:21:34 AM   
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I really REALLY hope you all have bad bad hangovers.

That Pichon Baron 1990 you have lined up should be awesome.

You are a seer, Paul.

My wine of the event.
For that matter, my WOTYear.

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... - 9/23/2012 3:31:59 AM   
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RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... - 9/23/2012 3:57:31 AM   
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RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... - 9/23/2012 5:58:26 AM   
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RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... - 9/23/2012 6:03:13 AM   
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RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... - 9/23/2012 6:18:20 AM   
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RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... - 9/23/2012 6:20:39 AM   
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2009 Tranche Cellars Slice of Pape
2003 Domaine Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet Les Champggains 1er Cru
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Coffee Marinated Duck Breast, Grilled Yellow Squash, Basil Pesto Risotto, Blackberry Lacquer
2007 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2006 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf du Pape
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Cinnamon Brined “1855” Strip Steak, Sweet Potato Puree, Spicy Mushroom Ragu, Sour Vanilla Demi-Glace
1990 Pauillac, Château Pichon-Baron
2003 Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet
2008 Rasa Creative Impulse
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Crispy Bread Pudding, Honey Suckle Anglaise, Sea Salt Caramel, Aged Cheddar Ice Cream
2001 Trimbach Riesling Cuvee Frederic Emile V.T.
2001 Chateau Suduiran 1er Cru Sauterne
1970 Fonseca's Vintage Port

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... - 9/23/2012 6:52:10 AM   
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Status: offline 		The food, wine and company was of the highest caliber. I am actually functional before 10:00am. After our party broke up, I made a bad attempt at walking home. I got turned around several times after meeting some very nice people out at that hour. I ended up right above the Inn on King Street. At that point I was through trying to navigate my way back, but not ready to call it an evening, so I called up our reliable driver Larry,who picked me up. Larry and I drove around picked up the drunk and stupid college age kids and tourists through most of the night. Eventually we made it to a bar, outside of town, after a failed pick up of a large group, way out in the old plantations. You would think they would have had the courtesy to cancel the car service, but alas...no. Must have been Yankees. So we watched highlights from the days football, while enjoying a couple of cold rum and cokes. I still was back at the hotel before 1:30am. Today, I take a short 5 hour drive up into the appalachians for a night spent at the home of a childhood friend. Tomorrow will be the horrible day trying to drive 15 hours just to get back home.

The Pichon-Baron was very good, but the wine was far from being fully mature. This Bordeaux could easily cellar another 15 years and still blow away many other terrific wines. I took some good pictures, but will have to post after I get back home. My wines of the event and year so far, were the '90 d'Yquem and the '93 Tokaji Essencia. The Essencia was every bit as impressive as I could imagine. I was also happy that our 22 year old champagnes were not corked, flawed in any way, but well singing and showing off what a properly aged champagne can taste like. The bubbles were fantastic. No if I can only have the patience to keep the other vintages under wraps. All of the wines were of excellent quality all the way up to the upper echelons of Classic. When I do get around to notes and scoring, there will be many 95+ wines. Thanks to all for sharing your treasures. I don't think I have ever met such a great and hospitable bunch of fellow winos, ever. Thank's to Scott for setting this event in motion and to Scott and Pamela for being such hard working and gracious hosts.

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... - 9/23/2012 6:52:49 AM   
S1

 

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ORIGINAL: musedir

Some more mugshots of the Motely Krewe


tommy vernieri & TW


better halves of Bob in NC, musedir, mgriffith, mtpisgah


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RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... - 9/23/2012 9:10:54 AM   
S1

 

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Status: offline 		for those of you who wagered, I hope you took Old Doug's advice on the over/under. My count is 88 bottles (including the ones from the Burgundy Thursday dinner). I'm sure I missed a few though.

oops--make that 89. I just caught one I had forgotten

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... - 9/23/2012 10:54:12 AM   
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RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... - 9/23/2012 11:44:54 AM   
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Status: offline 		We just arrived home and talked about the weekend the entire 3.5 hour trip. It was a fantastic time and we really appreciated everyone's sharing of wine and knowledge. We can't wait to do it again.

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... - 9/23/2012 11:47:53 AM   
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RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... - 9/23/2012 11:59:46 AM   
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Reprobates and scallywags and lovely, tolerant spouses...


S2 & TW

R-L Tim, Jack & TW (locals)

L-R, mtpisgah, HRH, S1

L-R, drycab, TW, Mrs mtpisgah

Bob in NC, TW

champagneinhand, Mrs mgriffith

Mrs mindmuse, Dr M (Mrs musedir)

musedir, mindmuse
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RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... - 9/23/2012 2:16:17 PM   
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RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... - 9/23/2012 2:46:50 PM   
S1

 

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Who says wine turns men into ugly old fools?

sometimes photos don't tell the whole story

I'll start the "afterbirth"
My starting five--listed in order of appearance

2006 Arkenstone Cabernet Sauvignon (slight edge over 2006 Beau Vigne Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve)
2007 Saxum James Berry Vineyard Proprietary Blend
2006 Merlot Amuse Bouche
2007 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape
1990 Pauillac, Château Pichon-Baron


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RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... - 9/23/2012 2:53:09 PM   
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Status: offline 		It was a blast living vicariously though your posts over the last couple of days!! Thanks for all the pics!!

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... - 9/23/2012 3:18:15 PM   
musedir

 

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S1 dealing with killer Merlots

Mindmuse demonstrating stereo nasal capacities.

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It was a blast living vicariously though your posts over the last couple of days!! Thanks for all the pics!!


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RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... - 9/23/2012 4:26:41 PM   
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My count is 88 bottles (including the ones from the Burgundy Thursday dinner). I'm sure I missed a few though.

oops--make that 89. I just caught one I had forgotten.



Drank way too much, and still toted 6 full bottles back home today. I clearly don't know the limits...

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... - 9/23/2012 6:14:12 PM   
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RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... - 9/23/2012 6:18:30 PM   
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RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... - 9/23/2012 6:19:13 PM   
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Glad you got that pic of the table before I dumped the last of the Blankiet all over it!!

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I wish I had some of that.......
I did....I drank it.......

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... - 9/23/2012 6:24:21 PM   
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RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... - 9/23/2012 7:10:26 PM   
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RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... - 9/23/2012 7:12:58 PM   
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